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Calibration Technologists and Technicians |
(O*NET 17-3028.00, SOC 17-3028) |
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What they do
Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems.
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Wages
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Vermont - 2023 |
Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
10% |
$ 24.55 |
$51,060 |
25% |
$ 28.60 |
$59,480 |
Median |
$ 30.65 |
$63,760 |
75% |
$ 36.21 |
$75,330 |
90% |
$ 36.85 |
$76,640 |
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$ 31.43 |
$65,370 |
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Industries of Employment
Calibration Technologists and Technicians and Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other* |
United States - 2020 |
Industry | Percent of total |
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
| 29% |
- Federal government, excluding postal service
| 18% |
- Computer and electronic product manufacturing
| 6% |
- Transportation equipment manufacturing
| 5% |
- State government, excluding education and hospitals
| 5% |
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Projected Employment
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Calibration Technologists and Technicians and Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other* |
Vermont |
2020 employment |
175 |
2030 employment |
172 |
Annual percent change (compounded) |
-0.2% |
Annual projected job openings (due to change and separations) |
16 |
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Education and Experience:
Calibration Technologists and Technicians and Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other* |
- Typical education needed for entry
Associate's degree
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- Work experience in a related occupation
None
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- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
None
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Job Zone
Medium Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(6.0 to < 7.0) - A typical worker will require
over 1 year up to and including 2 years
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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